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We want the information in this section to help you to feel more empowered, confident and knowledgeable about having a stem cell transplant.
Whether you’re having a transplant, or someone close to you is, the pages in this section will help you to:
- find out what happens before the transplant
- learn the most important things about transplant day
- better understand the recovery process in hospital
- get information about side effects on your body and mind
- know what to expect when it’s time to come home.
If you have questions or concerns about what’s happening at any stage, you can talk to your transplant team. They will be happy to talk through the process with you and help put your mind at ease.
It might feel like there’s a lot of complex information to take in – so do ask your team to explain something again if you haven’t fully understood. They won’t mind at all.
Find out more:
You can find more information on each stage of having a stem cell transplant in The Seven Steps (PDF 771KB) from Blood Cancer UK.
The transplant actually got booked for my birthday. I don’t think they’d put two and two together until I mentioned it and they were like, ‘Oh no, we’re so sorry!’ and I was like, ‘Why are you sorry, you’re giving me the best birthday present ever. You’re giving me a second chance of life’
Dan, who had a stem cell transplant to treat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Information updated: 06/09/2024
Next review due: 06/09/2027